Importance of Lane Discipline when Driving

Importance of Lane Discipline when Driving

Unintentionally changing the lanes on either side of your lane without indicating or not driving within the white markings can be precarious. In order to make sure that you are safe and so are the other vehicles on the road, maintaining lane discipline is a must. New learners often unintentionally make mistakes whereas experienced drivers tend to think that they are too smooth and that abruptly changing lanes is no big deal. Both of these scenarios can be detrimental. Whether you are driving a Nissan or a Mitsubishi rental car you must make sure that lane discipline is maintained. The following are some other reasons why lane discipline is important.

Stick To Your Lane 

If you are approaching a traffic signal, then make sure to select the lane that leads to the road you want to take ahead. This should especially be paid attention to at intersections, where there are multiple lanes and traffic usually turns to one side. For instance, imagine that there are two different lanes – one that is perfectly straight and the other one that is on your left. The straight lane is relatively crowded so you might be tempted to take the other lane and then squeeze your car back into this former lane. However, this can be quite inconvenient and is also risky.

Left and Right Rules 

Remember to always go left when trying to overtake. Cars in Dubai are driven on the right, unlike the rest of the world. All drivers must follow the lane and make sure that they drive within the white lines that are drawn on the road. Keep an eye on the line and try not to drive on the line or outside of it, as it can be confusing for other drivers and even cause accidents. You must also follow this rule when driving around in residential areas. If you don’t maintain lane discipline, you might end up hitting a pedestrian or causing some other kind of trouble.

Tip If You Do Want To Change Lanes 

Now, it is ideal to not switch lanes. However, it is inevitable that it will happen at some point. Before you switch lanes, make sure to check all the mirrors and even a shoulder check. This will help uncover any blind spots that you may have missed. Don’t forget to turn on the indicators so that you can communicate with the drivers behind you that you are changing lanes.

Conclusion 

In case you want to drive on a roundabout, make sure that you are already aware of the route that you will be taking. Usually, the inner path is for people who are going to drive straight ahead and the outer one is for those going right. Keep these in mind to help avoid any issues. These rules are even more important if you have a hire car in Dubai as you don’t want to return a damaged car and incur extra costs.